by - August 28, 2006 12:00 am
Young Professionals Start Local Networking Groups
Young professionals combine their energy and resources to better themselves and their communities.
Tag: Nonprofits
by - August 28, 2006 12:00 am
Estate Planning Council Celebrates Second Year
The Northwest Arkansas Estate Planning Council will hold a seminar from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Holiday Inn in Springdale.
by - August 28, 2006 12:00 am
Firms Electrified With Grant Money
Two electronics companies with direct ties to the University of Arkansas each received Phase II grants worth $750,000.
by - August 28, 2006 12:00 am
The 2006 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40
Our 10th class of Forty Under 40 honorees is on the move ? in more ways than one.
by - August 14, 2006 12:00 am
Charities Avoid Federal Estate Tax Cut Dispute
Leaders at many nonprofits are concerned that further reductions or an outright abolishment of the federal real estate tax will hurt annual giving.
by - August 14, 2006 12:00 am
Pension Act Passes
The Pension Act of 2006 passed the U.S. Senate on Aug. 3, by a 93-5 vote, which will directly affect foundations such as the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Walton’s African Voyage Spurs Grant
A trip to Africa about four years ago spurred S. Robson Walton’s interest in preserving wilderness.
by - July 17, 2006 12:00 am
Was Sam Right? (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
Sam Walton didn?t approve of corporate philanthropy. Thank goodness that?s one of his ideas the company has moved away from.
by - July 17, 2006 12:00 am
The Regions’ Largest Employers
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest employers.
by - July 3, 2006 12:00 am
OK Industries Tops Region’s Private Companies List
OK Industries of Fort Smith tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest private companies, with revenue of about $900 million in 2005.
by - May 22, 2006 12:00 am
Local Charity to Receive Profits from New Store
In April, Private Gallery, based in Fair Hope, Ala., opened a store on Dickson Street in Fayetteville to provide 100 percent of its profit to Quality Life Association Inc.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Artists Sell the Abstract
Many Northwest Arkansas businesses use local artists when choosing what art to hang on their walls. And though some think fine art has value that can?t be priced, local artistry can come with a heavy price tag.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Sponsorships, Gifts Crucial For Performing Arts Venues
Local performing art venues rely heavily on sponsorships and donations to bring performances to Northwest Arkansas.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Crystal Bridges Construction to Begin Soon
Construction should begin in June on Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The museum is estimated to have more than 100,000-SF of space with a cost of $50 million.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Brewer Starts UA Endowment
Clete Brewer, founder of StaffMark Inc., established an endowment professorship in the Walton College of Business.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Walton Arts Center Looking for Bigger Venue
The Walton Arts Center has solicited bids for a feasibility study for a larger performing arts venue in Northwest Arkansas.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Museum Foundation Making Headway
The Northwest Arkansas Museum Foundation has gathered $135,000 in seed money and is close to becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
The Region’s Largest Nonprofits
The Walton Family Foundation tops the list of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Workplace Diversity is Here to Stay (Carol Smith Commentary)
So much has been written about diversity in the workplace that some business executives feel it is a trend that will eventually fade away, only to be replaced by another hot management nuance. Those executives are wrong.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Internal Ethics Values Essential for Business (Bob Arthur Commentary)
Character that builds trustworthiness, that leads to integrity is what will sustain you in relationships and place you in a position to have incredible influence.